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Susan Collins

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Susan Margaret Collins is a United States Senator from Maine, serving since January 7, 1997. A member of the Republican Party, Collins is known for her moderate stance on various issues, often working across party lines. Throughout her tenure, she has focused on a range of topics including healthcare, national security, and economic policy. Collins has been recognized for her independent approach to governance, often emphasizing the importance of bipartisanship in her legislative efforts.

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Sep 24, 2026

This is a smear job. And as someone who has always prided herself on serving with integrity, it really offends me,

foxnews.com
Sep 24, 2026

I've got to say, I do not understand how anyone would take the word of a felon who's been convicted twice — twice, two separate cases — of five counts of money laundering, counts of bank fraud, false submissions to the FEC. He is a…

foxnews.com
Sep 23, 2026

“Maine is particularly vulnerable to global supply shocks because our state imports much of our home heating oil,”

mainemorningstar.com
Sep 23, 2026

I urge you not to move forward with this proposal, which would undermine the intent of the CR provision and more important, the Federal government’s objective of funding biomedical research projects based on scientific merit and value…

rollcall.com
Sep 23, 2026

Any attempt to politicize grantmaking at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), or any other agency, by another means — whether an Executive Order or guidance — is contrary to congressional intent.

talkingpointsmemo.com
Sep 14, 2026

Troy was mocking my success, adding that his comment was dismissive of additional costs being imposed on our towns and cities.

mainemorningstar.com
Sep 14, 2026

It’s much more important for me to be traveling the state, meeting with constituents, hearing their concerns and talking about my record.

mainemorningstar.com
Sep 14, 2026

I love family businesses, given mine. They really are the heart and soul of Maine.

mainemorningstar.com
Sep 10, 2026

However, significant tariffs — including those on forest products — remain in effect and will lead to higher costs for Maine families and uncertainty for businesses. I urge the Administration to continue to work to deescalate this conflict…

thestar.com
Sep 9, 2026

I have been urging Secretary Noem and others in the Administration to get ICE to reconsider its approach to immigration enforcement in the state.

mainemorningstar.com
Sep 9, 2026

Because I have these relationships with the president’s Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and with Cabinet members, I have been able to restore funding that was in jeopardy.

mainemorningstar.com
Sep 9, 2026

Canada is not China. It is not an adversarial nation. It is our closest ally, our neighbor, our friend.

northdakotamonitor.com
Sep 7, 2026

And … our economies are so linked, if you try to hurt one you end up hurting Maine.

thestar.com
Sep 7, 2026

This is not China that we are talking about. This is not an adversarial country.

thestar.com
Sep 7, 2026

Canada is our friend, our closest ally and our biggest trading partner.

thestar.com
Sep 3, 2026

Well, I'm not going to bring up the fact that the mother of his two children is his second cousin," Collins told a Politico reporter when asked if Jackson’s personal life would be fair game on the campaign trail.

foxnews.com
Aug 28, 2026

Canada is not China. Canada is one of our closest allies and largest trading partners. Our economies are inextricably linked, especially in the border regions.

huffpost.com
Aug 26, 2026

The on-again/off-again trade talks between the U.S. and Canada lead to higher costs, risk, and uncertainty for Maine businesses.

huffpost.com
Aug 25, 2026

The Administration must consider the negative impact tariffs would have on Maine businesses.

talkingpointsmemo.com
Aug 24, 2026

I think what happened is too many of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol agents were sent out there without proper vetting and without proper training.

rhodeislandcurrent.com
Aug 24, 2026

If the Administration proceeds with these tariffs, they will increase costs for Maine families, as most businesses will have no choice but to pass on the tariffs to their customers through higher prices.

nationalpost.com
Aug 16, 2026

Relocating Portland’s station to the mainline is a commonsense investment that will mean shorter trips, fewer delays, and better connections for passengers traveling throughout Maine and New England.

king.senate.gov
Aug 16, 2026

The Downeaster is an essential transportation link for the people of Maine, connecting communities, supporting our economy, and providing a reliable alternative to getting in the car or boarding an airplane.

king.senate.gov

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